About Us

Perfect Hoof Wear is a groundbreaking innovation crafted at the Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry by Farrier and Applied Equine Podiatrist Keith “KC” La Pierre, MAEP, RJF, CF. With an incredible four decades of experience, KC began his journey primarily focusing on Standardbred horses in the early 1980s. These exceptional racehorses often faced thchallengeue of quarter cracks, resulting from the rigorous demands of racing on hard track surfacesDuringng this formative peri, KCKC discovered the power of casting as a remedial approach to these cracks, effectively immobilizing both the hoof wall and the damage.

Fast forward toKC's3, KC's vision for equine hoof care blossomed with the establishment of the Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry, in collaboration with his partner and Institute co-founder, Dr. Robyn Lord. This dynamic Institute is passionately committed to advancing the field of Applied Equine Podiatry, centered around the enlightening principle that a horse’s foot should be free to adapt and distort in three dimensions. In their quest for better hoof health, they diligently explored various treatments to address instability in equine feet.

By 2006, an exciting opportunity arose when an equine cast manufacturecontactedto the Institute. While KC had confidently used casting materials to address quarter cracks and other hoof challenges, the new aim was to foster controlled distortion rather than simple immobilization. Initial tests of conventional casting materials revealed that they were too rigid, and their rapid curing process often generated excessive he, t—an undesirable feature for hoof health.

Recognizing the need for innovation, KC and the manufacturer embarked on a journey to create somethiny new. This collaboration led to the birth of the non-cast Perfect Hoof Wear (PHW) Poly Wrap—a true marvel in hoof care!

Perfect Hoof Wear empowers horses by promoting natural foot function with three-dimensional controlled distortion. By shifting away from fiberglass and its composites, we chose a 100% polyester fabric, which allows for a flexible wrap when combined with our exclusive recap. Once cured, this wrap mimics the natural elasticity of a hoof capsule, providing improved wear characteristics and a fantastic curing time—around four minutes of working time compared to under two minutes with traditional casting materials.

After fine-tuning the Perfect Hoof Wear, we set out to simplify its application process. Our primary goal was to maintain controlled distortion without impeding circulation and lymphatic function, which required an attachment method that preserved flexibility. Traditional glues were cumbersome and often costly, prompting us to innovate further.

This led to the development of the PHW anchoring system and impression pad, resulting in an efficient, cleaner, and user-friendly attachment method. This advanced system enhances the PHW's effectiveness in supporting natural foot function and has been successfully utilized for over a decade, yielding fantastic results. We're proud to say that tens of thousands of Perfect Hoof Wear products are now being used worldwide!

We genuinely hope to be a valuable resource for you and the beloved horses in your care. Don't hesitate to ask any questions or inquiries—we'd love to hear from you!